ribbing



get a ribbing (from someone)

To be teased or mocked, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. I always get a ribbing from my girlfriend for the bathrobe I wear around the house. Don't be offended if you get a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—our team has a fondness for poking fun at one another.
See also: get, ribbing

give (someone) a ribbing

To tease or mock someone, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. My girlfriend always gives me a ribbing about the bathrobe I wear around the house. Don't be offended if the team gives you a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—they have a fondness for poking fun at one another.
See also: give, ribbing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MarmadukeMAHR-mə-dookEnglish (British, Rare)
Markos-Greek, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Dominicusdo-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
Nuan-Chinese
MalloryMAL-ə-reeEnglish (Modern)
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